Prevalence and Various Risk Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation Thoughts in Medical Students from a Medical College in Northern India
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Medical students face significant stress, with 4.2% reporting suicidal ideation. Key risk factors include depression, academic pressure, alcohol use, and abuse, highlighting the need for proactive counseling and early intervention.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background
- Medical students experience high levels of stress and mental distress.
- Factors contributing to distress include academic pressure, patient deaths, ethical dilemmas, and witnessing human suffering.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate risk factors associated with suicidal thoughts in medical students.
- To identify prevalence and contributing variables for suicidal ideation.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 medical students in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
- Data collected via questionnaires on sociodemographic variables, risk factors, and the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9).
Main Results
- 18 (4.2%) students reported suicidal ideation in the past year.
- Depression, academic stress, alcohol use, and physical/sexual abuse were significantly linked to suicidal ideation.
- A concerning prevalence of suicidal ideation was observed.
Conclusions
- Proactive student counseling is recommended as a primary preventive measure.
- Early intervention and treatment are crucial for students experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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